Nairobi, Kenya – The government has stepped up maize procurement from local farmers in a bid to strengthen national food reserves and ensure producers receive timely payments. Immediate Procurement Drive Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Sen. Mutahi Kagwe announced that the State has set aside Ksh 1.7 billion for immediate purchases,…
Keringet, Kenya – Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has praised triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon for her decision to build a maternity facility in her hometown of Keringet, describing the initiative as a powerful example of leadership and community impact beyond the track. Groundbreaking Ceremony Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Kipchoge…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome, raising concerns over what he describes as the open participation of current JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto in partisan political activities. Allegations of Political Engagement In a letter addressed to the…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has officially declared his exit from active politics, announcing that he will now dedicate his time to promoting happiness and well-being in professional spaces. Murungi made the announcement on Tuesday morning after being conferred with an honorary doctorate by Laikipia University, in…
Nairobi, Kenya – RUPSA Sacco has announced plans to auction the movable assets of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperative Limited (KUSCCO) in a bid to recover Ksh.108.8 million in deposits and accrued interest. The move follows what RUPSA describes as prolonged non-compliance by the apex cooperative body…
Mombasa, Kenya – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged legislators to give priority to pension funding, warning that a majority of current Members of Parliament may not return after the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the 2026 National Assembly Legislative Retreat, Wetangula cited findings from a pensions and actuarial…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has deferred proceedings in cases filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, pending key determinations by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Court Session During Tuesday’s mention, a three-judge bench led by Justice Eric Ogola was informed that the matters before it…
Thika, Kiambu County – A former deputy headteacher has been sentenced to 28 years in prison after being found guilty of defiling a 13-year-old pupil, in a case that underscores the seriousness with which Kenyan courts are treating sexual offences against minors. Court Ruling Resident Magistrate Evangelista Kithinji delivered the…
Bomet County, Kenya – Police in Bomet have launched a manhunt for a 29-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his uncle following a family dispute. The Incident According to Bomet County Police Commander Edward Imbwaga, the suspect, Hillary Cheruiyot Sang, ambushed his uncle, Gilbert Kiplangat Bett, 32, on Monday. Sang…
Nairobi, Kenya – A petition has been filed in court seeking to stop the Government of Kenya from selling 15 percent of its shares in Safaricom PLC to a private foreign entity. The petitioners argue that the move poses a threat to national security, data sovereignty, and public interest. Petitioners’…